Steve Cohen, David Stearns appear ready to meet Mets playoff challenge they still face
The key is persistence. That was also a trick. Since 1962, the Mets have qualified for the playoffs only twice. Their 2015 World Series appearance helped them stay one game out of the 2016 wild-card play-in. They were also participants in the 1999 NLCS and are backed by the 2000 World Series runner-up. They have […]
Mets’ Starling Marte has impactful Game 5 after making trade with fan
Few players play for the fans more than Starling Marte. He interacts with a lot of players in right field and always has a good time. However, those fans rarely reciprocate. A boy caught Marte's attention late in Game 5 of the NLCS vs. the Dodgers, a 12-6 victory at Citi Field on Friday. Starling […]
Carlos Mendoza’s hunch to start Jeff McNeil pays dividends for Mets
On Friday, it wasn't so much that Jose Iglesias was chasing pitches as it was that he missed a few pitches in the strike zone that convinced manager Jose Iglesias to look in a different direction. Manager Carlos Mendoza started Jeff McNeil at second base and left Iglesias on the bench in Game 5 of […]
Mets survive Game 5 vs. Dodgers to send NLCS back to Los Angeles
The 2024 New York Mets will play at least one more game. Facing elimination against a previously dominant Dodgers team, the Mets rallied their batters at home Friday to win Game 5 of the National League CS, 12-6. With this win, the Mets avoided elimination and a sweep in all three games of the home […]
Mets’ aggressive bullpen strategy pays off against dangerous Dodgers
The Mets, pushed to the brink, pushed their strongest relievers to the brink. On a night when David Peterson had the best 3 ¹/₃ innings, two runs, in Mets history, the Mets were tasked with stringing together the next 5 ¹/₃ innings. They beat the Dodgers 12-6 at Citi Field, and by demanding multiple innings […]
Mets have given fans reason to dream one more time
It's okay to dream now. that's right. It's okay to start a little game by connecting the dots in your head and envisioning the best-case scenario. It's okay to feel good about Sean Manaea in the bullpen game against the Dodgers in Game 6, especially considering what happened last time. And certainly, it's okay to […]
Pete Alonso has huge NLCS Game 5 for Mets with home run
Any of the remaining games in the NLCS could be Pete Alonso's last with the Mets, but the pending free agent clearly isn't going to sit down and fight, if at all. Alonso's four points on Friday night were highlighted by a huge three-run home run in the first inning of the season-extending 12-6 win […]
Francisco Alvarez found his Mets fire when they needed it most
There appeared to be some back and forth between Francisco Alvarez and Andy Pages, who crossed home plate after the first home run and exchanged words with the Mets catcher. It was unclear what he said immediately after. What's also clear is that Alvarez's mouth wasn't the only one speaking Friday amid a quiet postseason. […]
Jose Butto giving Mets a chance to fix their Seth Lugo mistake
One of the Mets' biggest offseason topics is rebuilding a rotation that has multiple vacancies. Heading to free agency are Sean Manaea (almost certain), Luis Severino, and Jose Quintana. Christian Scott will miss next season. Kodai Senga and David Peterson are the only certainties in the 2025 starting group, with potential depth/swing options including Tyler […]
Dodgers star Mookie Betts sends warning shot to Mets, who are on brink of elimination
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets 30-5 in the National League Championship Series and will look to continue their strong run. The Dodgers wiped the floor with a 10-2 victory in Game 4 against the Mets on Thursday night. They won 9-0 and 8-0 early in the series. However, this isn't the […]